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Landpaths618 4th Street #217, Santa Rosa, 707.544.7284, landpaths.org
Mar 4 - Apr 1 ~ Stewardship Workday at Bohemia Ecological Preserve ~ Day of Stewardship at the stunning 1,000-acre Preserve. Reg req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 6407 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Mar 6 - Apr 3 ~ Stewardship Workday at the Fitch Mountain Preserve ~ Stewards maintain the trails, preserve natural resources, meet new people. Reg req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Fitch Mountain Preserve, 908 Chanticleer Way, Healdsburg
Mar 7 ~ A Special Day of Stewardship and Stories of the Land ~ We’ll spend the morning tending the land together, then a warm meal with stories from the land. Free, 10a-3p, City Corporation Yard, 550 Westside Rd, Healdsburg
Mar 7 ~ Winter Birding at Wright Hill Ranch ~ A spring birding hike. reg req’d. Free, 10a-3p, Wright Hill Ranch, Poff Ranch, Jenner
Mar 10 - Mar 14 ~ The Grove of Old Trees Stewardship Workday ~ Ensuring this wild space continues to be a flourishing habitat. Reg req’d. Free, 9a-1p, Occidental
Mar 14 ~ Edible & Medicinal Plant Identification Walk ~ Join us and learn to identify the bounty of the Bohemia Ecological Preserve’s diverse biomes. $5 (Basic Costs) -$25 (Support Legacy), 10a-2p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve (North Gate Entrance), 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Mar19~StewardshipWorkdayatRiddellPreserve ~ LandPaths will provide necessary tools - feel free to bring your own if you have (such as loppers). Free, 9a-1p, City Corporation Yard, 550 Westside Rd, Healdsburg
Mar 21 ~ Attuning your sense to Nature at Bohemia Ecological Preserve ~ A chance to slow down, to open your senses deeply, to be receptive to what lies all around you. $5 cover costs - $25 support legacy, 10a-2p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Mar 25 ~ Stewardship Workday at the Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve ~ Several projects to remove invasive species within the preserve. Reg req’d. Free, 9a- 1p, Healdsburg Ridge Preserve Arabian Way trailhead, Healdsburg
Mar 27 ~ For the love of the Land: Open Mic session at Rancho Mark West ~ Hike + Open Mic Session to express love of the land through poetry, spoken word. Potluck dish. Free, 5:30-9p, Rancho Mark West, 7125 St. Helena Rd, Santa Rosa
Mar 27 ~ Stewardship Workday at Ocean Song ~ native grasslands, lush gardens, oak woodlands, & views for miles. Free, 9a-1p, Occidental
Mar 27-29 ~ Three-Day Sonoma Mountain Wildflower Trek ~ Camp under the stars and enjoy local gourmet foods prepared by a Chef. Reg req’d. Sonoma County
Mar 28 ~ Family hike: A Search for Conifers ~ We will uncover the mystery of how the trees reproduce. Youth: Free, $5 adults to cover costs - $15 support legacy, 9a-12p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve (North Gate), Occidental
Mar 28 ~ Trail Building Workday at the Riddell Preserve ~ Installing new trails to be used for LandPaths educational & outings programs. Reg req’d. Free, 9a-1p, City Corporation Yard, 550 Westside Rd, Healdsburg
Mar 31 ~ Beginners Birding at Bohemia: BYOB (Bring Your Own Binoculars!) ~ Join us for a morning of beginner’s birding at Bohemia Ecological Preserve. Reg req’d. $5 (basic costs) -$25 (support legacy), 8:30a-12:30p, Bohemia Ecological Preserve, 6773 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental
Volunteers Needed Park-A-Month Volunteer Program -
Laguna Stewardship Days - 9a – 12p - once a month on a Saturday. Exotic plant removal, native plant and tree planting, trails construction and maintenance. Training is provided. Snacks are on us, but do bring gloves, water, and a friend! Children welcome but must be able to participate & supervised at all times. No RSVP required. Laguna Environmental Center 900 Sanford Rd., Santa Rosa. INFO: 707-527-9277 x.101, or www.lagunafoundation.org
School Yard Clean Up - Want your students to participate in Coastal Cleanup Day but can’t get them out on a field trip to a beach or local waterway? Want to show them that environmentally responsible behavior can begin at their school and in their own neighborhood? You can organize a Schoolyard Cleanup and accomplish all of these goals. INFO: www.coastal.ca.gov
Sonoma Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District- Volunteers visit many properties each year, hiking, monitoring, taking photos, talking with landowners, completing reports, and identifying issues of concern. INFO: 707-565-7366, sonomaopenspace.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Jack London and Sugarloaf Ridge State Parks - We ask for a commitment of only 4 hours per month and you will receive a park pass for your service. Trainings are specific to park and activity. Jack London State Historic Park For information and to sign up. 707-938-4827, Susan St.Marie, sstmarie@jacklondonpark.com
Watershed Clean-ups
Clean River Alliance Chris Brokate, 707-322-8304, cleanriveralliance.org, Robin Factor, robin@cleanriveralliance.org
Mar 7 ~ B-Rad Beach Cleanup ~ Join us for our 5th annual B-Rad Beach Cleanup at Goat Rock! Free, 10a-1p, Goat Rock Beach, cleanriveralliance.org
Mar 7 ~ Promote Healthy Watersheds: Restore Mark West Creek ~ Help plant natives and remove invasives on a section of Mark West Creek damaged by the Tubbs Fire. Free, 9:30a-2p, , 6975 Montecito Blvd, Santa Rosa, Shayda Abidi, shayda.abidi@ccc.ca.gov
Apr 25 ~ Celebrate Earth Day’s 50th birthday on the Prince Memorial Greenway ~ Help with a cleanup of Santa Rosa Creek, native plant care and trail maintenance. Afterwards, join the Earth Day OnStage festival at Courthouse Square. 9:30-11:30a at Olive Park Footbridge near 1698 Hazel Street. On street parking
Jun 24 ~ Cleanup Driftwood Beach ~ We will carpool to the trailhead on Hwy 1 just north of Jenner. Please note, conditions include a very steep access trail and piles of driftwood. Wear sturdy closed toed shoes. Carry a refillable water bottle with you and a bag lunch for a post-cleanup picnic. Cleanup equipment, snacks and water provided. 10-1p, Jenner Visitor Center, 10439 Hwy 1, Jenner,
Jul 21, Aug 18, Sep 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15 ~ Santa Rosa Creek on the Prince Memorial Greenway ~ Santa Rosa Trash Mob, the Santa Rosa chapter of Clean River Alliance leads the cleanup of Santa Rosa Creek where it runs through downtown Santa Rosa. We will be removing trash from the creek bed and along the paved pathways of the Prince Memorial Greenway. All ages and abilities welcome! Cleanup equipment, water and snacks will be provided. Please bring your own refillable water bottle. 9-12p, Meet at Olive Park (near Railroad Square).
First Sat of the month ~ Salmon Creek Beach ~ 10-1p; Meet at the Dunes entrance of Salmon Creek State Beach.
Last Sun of the month ~ Santa Rosa Creek at Willowside Rd ~ Santa Rosa Trash Mob, the Santa Rosa chapter of Clean River Alliance, leads the cleanup of Santa Rosa Creek. All ages and abilities welcome! Cleanup equipment, water and snacks will be provided. Wear long pants and sturdy closed-toe shoes or tall rain boots. Please bring your own refillable water bottle. 10-12p, Park at the bridge on Willowside Rd, between Guerneville Road and Hall Rd.
Family-friendly. Help beautify a park or community center. Hand tools and gloves will be provided, or bring your own (no power tools). Children are welcome but must have adult supervision. Cleanups are held rain or shine! 9a - 12p, rain or shine. INFO: 707-543-3279 volunteer@srcity.org
2nd Saturday of the month.
Pepperwood Preserve 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd, Dwight Center, Santa Rosa, 707-591-9310, pepperwoodpreserve.org
Mar 7 ~ Volunteer Workday ~ We need your help with critical post-fire restoration work at Pepperwood! RSVP Req’d. Free, 9a-12p
Mar 14 ~ Public Hike ~ Explore Pepperwood’s forests & grasslands & learn about animals, plants, natural history. Ages 10+ Free, Donations appreciated, 9a-1p
Apr 4 ~ Volunteer Workday ~ We need your help with critical post-fire restoration work at Pepperwood! RSVP Req’d. Free, 9a-12p
Apr 4 ~ Wildflower Walk ~ Be guided through our vibrant meadows, see what is blooming & learn botanical details. Ages 13+. $10 members / $15 non-members, 11a-1p, (Meet at the Lower Parking Lot)
Apr 4 - 5 ~ Family Overnight ~ Join our experienced staff educators as we wander the rolling grassy hills & shady woodlands. $20 Members /$25 non- members, Sat 11a- Sun 12p
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